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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Members Rides => Topic started by: rwhit57 on July 20, 2010, 12:17:44 pm
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I posted a pic of my 85 in the Welcome column, but thought I'd post a few here also. I've owned this old truck for years. It was a long bed I cut down, it's a Scottsdale w, windows, locks, cruise, a/c. 350 w/ headers, intake, edel carb. The interior is a few years old but still looks fine for a daily driver. Currently have it to apart to put new spindles and coils, new inner fenders, and hopefully some paint before summer's out. Thanks for lookin. Randy
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Nice. What's the other project truck in the background?
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Nice. What's the other project truck in the background?
Grim Thats a 57 that now sits on an 85 chassis, it's on the backburner until the gold truck is back together.
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Hey Okie! What color are you planning on painting your '85? What is the total drop going to be?
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Hey Okie! What color are you planning on painting your '85? What is the total drop going to be?
Back the orig. Desert Sand (gold) you just don't see too many that color and it's grown on me. As far as the drop I'm not real sure but I think it's 5" and 4". I use this truck to tow a pontoon boat, and a car trailer occasionally so I don't think I'll go any lower.
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I would say thats low enough! I am thinking 2.5 and 4 on my 82. I like the color it will look good....
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You have some cool projects there. Very nice.
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My truck is finally back together. The weather cooled off and was able to get back on it. The headers, intake and Edel. carb woke the little Goodwrench motor up and it runs great. All new frontend stuff A-Arm bushings, ball joints, 2" Belltech drop spindles, 1" shorter springs, sway bar bushings. Now it rides and drives good again. Now it's time for paint and bodywork as money allows. Here's how it sits now.
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Looking good! I like the wheel/tire combo you've got going? What did you end up doing with the rallys that you had on it originally?
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I have the rallyes repainted and ready for tires. The old Americans actually are for my 57, but I'm going to run them on the 85 for awhile since the 57 isn't going anywhere for a long time. Eventually I might buy a set of the American 200s 15x8" then I would have 8"s and 7"s for both trucks. Once I get the truck painted then I'll decide on wheels, maybe something cool will pop up. I like having a couple of sets around just to change the look now and then.
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I hear ya man! For my 77 I am want either 17x8 or 18x8 but I have not decided on a wheel yet. I'm sticking with a chrome or polished but that's as far as I've gotten:)
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What headers are you using? I'm going to get some for my 87 soon.
Nice to see another Oklahoma trucker here. I'm in Broken Arrow :)
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What headers are you using? I'm going to get some for my 87 soon.
Nice to see another Oklahoma trucker here. I'm in Broken Arrow :)
Hey we're neighbors! I'm on the edge of Tulsa in Catoosa. We'll have to get together sometime and say hi. I have the Hooker Comp headers on my 85 and they fit great.
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yep, not too far at all :)
thanks for the info on the headers!
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What headers are you using? I'm going to get some for my 87 soon.
Nice to see another Oklahoma trucker here. I'm in Broken Arrow :)
Hey we're neighbors! I'm on the edge of Tulsa in Catoosa. We'll have to get together sometime and say hi. I have the Hooker Comp headers on my 85 and they fit great.
Do they dip below the frame much? I've dynomax on mine right now and they dip below the frame a good 6" or so. Obviously, I'm not lowered so it doesn't matter much but I was just curious.
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welcome from maryland
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Old77, I'll have to look and see how far or if they they are below the frame, I'm not home, but I'll certainly look when I get home. I found this pic it looks like they tuck back up about frame level. But I'll check for sure and let you know.
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Hey Okie! What color are you planning on painting your '85? What is the total drop going to be?
Back the orig. Desert Sand (gold) you just don't see too many that color and it's grown on me.
Welcome from Illinois
I have a 85 C20. Desert Sand. I have considered repainting to different color, but the idea of repainting it the original color has crossed my mind. Nice project looking good so far
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Old77 the hookers hang about 3" below the frame.
Like the Desert Sand 3/4 ton, nice looking truck. I know what you mean about the color, it just doesn't have much "pop" but with the new 2 stage paint it looks a bunch better.
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Isptech, u have got a pretty solid looking truck there! Is that original? I like how the late model wheels look on it:)
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I got started this weekend on the bodywork on my 85. I did some awhile back, but this time it's going all the way to paint. The old truck is pretty straight, but like most of these trucks it has some issues. I'm going to paint it back the factory Gold, not because it's my favorite, but mainly because you don't see very many. I'll keep posting my progress here. I hope to done in 2-3 weeks. For those of you that haven't seen my truck, it is an 85 that I cut down to a SWB. Everything has been redone except the paint and dash pad. Here's a few pics and back to work. Later, Randy
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if you use the img code on photobucket it will post img not just the html
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I tried that once, I'll try again thanks.
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How's that?
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A Scottsdale with Power windows, nice!!!
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A Scottsdale with Power windows, nice!!!
Nice catch on that! It also has tilt, cruise, and power locks, kinda unusual for a Scottsdale. I added carpet, the Silverado kick panels, and carpet pc on the bottom of the doors. Thanks
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nice work
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looking great
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A Scottsdale with Power windows, nice!!!
My 79 was a Scottsdale with power windows and locks. I miss that truck!
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Probably hard to tell in the pics, but I have done a ton of work. It's been really hot here so hard to stay with it. I've just about got it ready for primer. I need to weld up a few more holes, pull the bumpers, touch up a few spots, then primer. Hopefully this weekend. Stay tuned, LOL
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Looking good!
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Lookin' good, man. I actually like the gold color. Are you going w/o the side view mirrors for a clean, sleek appearance? If you do have side mirrors, I vote for the small factory 'sport' mirrors rather than the large factory 'dumbo' mirrors. Also, what brand of steering wheel is that? Me likey...
Rusty
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trucks looking awesome
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Thanks a bunch guys. I am going with the small chrome mirrors, looking for a source on them if anyone knows. I don't know the brand on the steering wheel, (I'm at work I'll look when I get home) but it's Italian and I took it off a conversion van. I'm anxious to see color on it, but it has been high 90s here every day and sure slows an old man down. Thanks again for the compliments, you guys are keeping me inspired.
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We've been getting your heat up here too. I've been working in the garage every night this week but can only stand a couple hours at a time.
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Did you say in another thread you were keeping the gold color? I like it, and the engine compartment looks glorious.
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Yes Grim I'm sure I mentioned it before, that I'm staying with the gold. Rusty that steering wheel is a Dino.
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Update, The body is coming along pretty well. A friend showed up that is a paint and body guy. Man what a difference that makes having help and somebody who is good. I will take some more pics this weekend, probably lack a good ten or twelve hours before it's ready for primer. I did get the tailgate hardware cleaned up and ordered the wheel well moldings today. A lot of work, hope it turns out good.
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Finally got the bodywork done and got some primer on the old truck. It looks pretty good. I'm going to drive it a little and then paint it when I can use my buddy's paint booth.
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looking great man
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That looks nice. what primer did you use?
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That looks nice. what primer did you use?
I used the Ultima 2K urethane primer. It worked good. Still have a lot of work to do, but it's getting there.
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Nothing like a primered Chevy ;D Looks good
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i second that
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Got the flip kit installed today. Still have to tighten a few things up and put the driveshaft back in, but thought I'd push it out for a look and a pic.
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looks great
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Nice, A lot different than your avatar.
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Nice, A lot different than your avatar.
Thanks, It has come a long way. It gets a lot of looks and a lot of compliments. I will keep at it as time and $ allows.
Thanks again.